Wuling Starlight 560

Wuling Starlight 560
Wuling Starlight 560
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Model code	F520S
Also called	Wuling Xingguang 560; Wuling Eksion (Indonesia, Moldova); MG Hector Tomahawk (India);
Production	December 2025 – present (China); April 2026 – present (Indonesia); August 2026 – present (India)
Assembly	China: Liuzhou, Guangxi; Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (SGMW Motor Indonesia); India: Halol, Gujarat (JSW MG Motor India);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (EV); Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (PHEV);
Platform	Tianyu D architecture ; MG Adapt (India)
Related	Wuling Starlight 730; Wuling Starlight S; Wuling Starlight; Baojun Yunhai; Baojun Xiangjing;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.5 L LC4 I4 turbo; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 1.5 L LBG I4;
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output	130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS); 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (EV); 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (EV); 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS) (PHEV, engine);
Transmission	E-CVT / Multi-mode DHT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	60 kWh LFP (EV); 69.2 kWh MAGIC Battery Pro LFP (EV); 9.5 or 20.5 kWh MAGIC Battery Pro LFP (PHEV);
Range	500–540 km (311–336 mi) (EV, CLTC); 125 km (78 mi) (PHEV, CLTC);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length	4,745 mm (186.8 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Curb weight	1,610–1,818 mm (63.4–71.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Baojun 530; Wuling Almaz (Indonesia);

The Wuling Starlight 560 (Chinese: 五菱星光560; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang 560) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2025 under the Wuling brand. It is available with three powertrain options: petrol engine, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV).

Overview

The Wuling Starlight 560 was introduced during the 2025 ASEAN International Auto Show on 11 December 2025. Available as a 5 and 7-seater, the Starlight 560 is also available as a petrol version powered by a turbocharged engine delivering a maximum power output of 350kW, a plug-in hybrid variant combining 12L motor system while generating a 78 kW maximum power output, and a fully electric variant featuring an electric motor producing up to 96.4kW with a CLTC pure electric range of 450 to 500 kilometers.

Wuling Starlight 560 (ICE)
Rear view
Wuling Starlight 560 (EV)
Rear view

Overseas markets

Wuling Eksion

The Starlight 560 was unveiled in Indonesia during the 2026 IIMS as the Wuling Eksion on 5 February 2026. The Eksion was later launched on 22 April 2026, with two grades: CE and EX. Both grades are available with EV and PHEV powertrain options.

The Thailand market Eksion was launched in Thailand in October 2026. Available in Comfort and Premium trims and imported from Indonesia.

MG Hector Tomahawk

MG will sell a rebadged variant of the Starlight 560 in India known as Hector Tomahawk with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrains. It was unveiled on 26 August 2026.

In August 2026, JSW MG Motor India launched the Hector Tomahawk in EV and PHEV variants built on its ADAPT platform, offering up to 517 km of pure-electric range for the EV with 69.2 kWh battery and over 1,100 km of combined range for the PHEV with 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine combined with a 20.5kWh battery.

Sales

Year	China
Year	EV	PHEV	Total
2025	69	669	738

References

↑ "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
↑ "Priced at 59,800-95,800 CNY, Wuling Starlight 560 Launches". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
↑ "Bigger Than A Terrain, Less Than $9k. GM's New SUV Has Arrived". carbuzz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
↑ "Wuling Starlight 560 Debuts at ASEAN Show with Three Powertrains". chinaevhome.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
↑ "Wuling Starlight 560 SUV enters market starting at 9,000 USD, available in ICE, PHEV, and BEV variants". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
↑ "首发权益价5.98万元起/提供多种动力 5座布局星光560公众亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
↑ "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
↑ "Wuling Eksion Hadir Versi EV dan PHEV, Ini Spesifikasi Lengkapnya" [Wuling Eksion Comes in EV and PHEV Versions, Here Are the Specifications]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 22 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
↑ "Wuling Eksion launches starting at 799,000 THB, shaking up the 7-seater SUV market". Motorist. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
↑ Sur, Dipan (13 July 2026). "MG to showcase 'new energy vehicle' tech on July 16". Autocar India. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
↑ Pandya, Tirth (10 July 2026). "JSW MG's Upcoming PHEV Could Be Called 'Hector Hawk', Here's What We Know". CarDekho. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
↑ Merchant, Akbar (25 June 2026). "JSW MG eyes plug-in hybrid play with new SUV". The Financial Express. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
↑ Chatterjee, Somnath (11 July 2026). "MG Hector Hawk EV To Have More Than 500 Km Range But Will Also Have A PHEV Version". ABP Live. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
↑ https://mynextcar.in/prices/MG/Hector_Tomahawk_EV
↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车纯电动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
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External links

[1] "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Retrieved 5 February 2026.

[2] "Priced at 59,800-95,800 CNY, Wuling Starlight 560 Launches". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

[3] "Bigger Than A Terrain, Less Than $9k. GM's New SUV Has Arrived". carbuzz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

[4] "Wuling Starlight 560 Debuts at ASEAN Show with Three Powertrains". chinaevhome.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

[5] "Wuling Starlight 560 SUV enters market starting at 9,000 USD, available in ICE, PHEV, and BEV variants". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

[6] "首发权益价5.98万元起/提供多种动力 5座布局星光560公众亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 11 December 2025.

[7] "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Retrieved 5 February 2026.

[8] "Wuling Eksion Hadir Versi EV dan PHEV, Ini Spesifikasi Lengkapnya" [Wuling Eksion Comes in EV and PHEV Versions, Here Are the Specifications]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 22 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026.

[9] "Wuling Eksion launches starting at 799,000 THB, shaking up the 7-seater SUV market". Motorist. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

[10] Sur, Dipan (13 July 2026). "MG to showcase 'new energy vehicle' tech on July 16". Autocar India. Retrieved 13 July 2026.

[11] Pandya, Tirth (10 July 2026). "JSW MG's Upcoming PHEV Could Be Called 'Hector Hawk', Here's What We Know". CarDekho. Retrieved 13 July 2026.

[12] Merchant, Akbar (25 June 2026). "JSW MG eyes plug-in hybrid play with new SUV". The Financial Express. Retrieved 13 July 2026.

[13] Chatterjee, Somnath (11 July 2026). "MG Hector Hawk EV To Have More Than 500 Km Range But Will Also Have A PHEV Version". ABP Live. Retrieved 13 July 2026.

[14] ttps://mynextcar.in/prices/MG/Hector_Tomahawk_EV

[15] "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车纯电动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.

[16] "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.

[17] "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.